Phil Jackson, above, is friends with Pistons owner Tom Gores. On Thursday night, the team announced on its website that Jackson would be an adviser in the coaching search.

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Those who went to bed early Thursday were greeted with stunning news Friday morning.

More than few mouths opened in amazement upon reading the news that Hall of Famer Phil Jackson is going to advise the Pistons during their quest to find a coach and to stop the coaching carousel at the Palace.

What was described as casual conversations between Pistons owner Tom Gores and his friend and fellow lover of southern California has turned into a formal unpaid role for man with 11 championship rings as a coach. ...